Social Justice and Human Rights Concentration

Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies

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Imagining and applying strategies for creating and sustaining a more equitable, just, and humane world

Abhigya Pandey

Abhigya Pandey

Winner of Summer 2025 MAIS Research Grant

What I appreciate most about this concentration is that it’s not just focused on learning theories; it’s about applying them to real-world challenges, thinking critically about systems of power and inequality, and working across disciplines to find ethical and practical solutions. That’s the kind of impact I want to have, and this concentration is helping me build the foundation to do that.

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Utuba Gadissa

Utuba Gadissa

Integrating Disciplines: Advancing Social Justice in Public Health

My decision to focus on Immigration and Community Health emerged from a genuine understanding of how societal norms and public health intertwine and influence each other.

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